Only Fools and Horses superfan laid to rest in Reliant Regal hearse, with funeral staff dressed as Batman and Robin

AN Only Fools and Horses superfan was laid to rest in a Reliant Regal hearse, with funeral staff dressed as Batman and Robin.

Eddie Joyce’s family wanted to give him a “lovely jubbly” send-off after he died of heart failure aged 72.

Daughter Victoria, 50, said of the retired painter and decorator: “He was a bit of a Del Boy character.

“He was old school and a bit of a cheeky chappy.

“The funeral totally reflected his ­character.

“He loved Only Fools and Horses.”

The dad of five’s work van was covered in references to the legendary BBC sitcom, such as the “New York, Paris, Slough” line from Del’s Reliant.

A yellow three-wheeler was laid on for the funeral in his home town of Slough.

Staff were also in Batman and Robin outfits, a nod to the 1996 Christmas special starring David Jason as Del.

Victoria added: “It was heartbreaking but we knew he’d love it.”